Monthly Archives: January 2015

Basic Polenta

Posted on 01/10/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 9 Cups Water 1 Teaspoon Salt 3 Cups Cornmeal; coarse−grain       Procedure: Bring water to a boil in a large heavy pot. Add salt and reduce heat until water is simmering. Take cornmeal by the handful and … Continue reading →

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Antipasto

Posted on 01/09/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 1/2 Pound sliced Genoa salami 1 slicing tomato 1 large white onion 2 roasted red bell peppers 1 Pound sliced provolone 2 cans black pitted olives 1 can baby corn on the cob 1 small jar of Pepperoncini peppers … Continue reading →

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Belgium − Waterzooi A La Gantoise

Posted on 01/08/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 3 lb. stewing chicken, stewing with giblets 1/2 lb. stew beef, cubed     Water 2 medium onions, wedged 1 celery stalk, chopped 2 leeks (white only), chopped 1 carrot, quartered lengthwise 1 teas. salt 2 egg yolks 6 tbls. half … Continue reading →

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Australia − Fluffy Pikelets  

Posted on 01/07/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 1 cup self raising flour 2 tablespoons sugar 1 teaspoon melted butter 1/2 cup milk 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon vinegar or lemon juice 1 egg pinch of salt Procedure: Sift flour, salt and soda into a small … Continue reading →

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Canada − Cheddar Cheese Soup

Posted on 01/04/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 3 cups milk 1 cup chicken broth 6 slices bacon, diced 1/4 cup finely diced red onion 1/4 cup finely diced celery 1/4 cup chopped scallion 3 Tablespoons all−purpose flour 2 cups shredded Canadian white cheddar cheese 1/2 teaspoon … Continue reading →

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Bolivia − Palta Rellenos

Posted on 01/03/2015 by admin

Ingredients:     4 oz. shrimp − peeled, cooked 2 avocados 1/2 banana 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/4 cup mayonnaise 1 tablespoon half & half     salt and black pepper 1 pinch paprika 1 pinch sugar 1 1/2 cups chicken − cooked, diced … Continue reading →

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Bulgaria − Tarator

Posted on 01/02/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 2 cucumbers, peeled and chopped 1 garlic clove, minced 4 cups plain yoghurt 1/2 cup water 1/4 teaspoon salt 2 Tablespoons dill, chopped toasted almond slices, for garnishing   Procedure: In a blender, puree cucumber and garlic, pulsing the … Continue reading →

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Barbados − Barbadian Cake

Posted on 01/01/2015 by admin

Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups white sugar 2 cups butter 4 1/2 teaspoons baking powder 3 cups all−purpose flour 4 eggs 1 tablespoon vanilla extract 1 tablespoon almond extract 2 cups milk Procedure: Preheat oven to 400F. Lightly grease and flour … Continue reading →

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